While working as a research assistant at a regional university, I was tasked with examining the impact of remote work on community cohesion in a mid‑size city.

Develop a rigorous study that could capture both quantitative trends and qualitative experiences while adhering to IRB standards.

I conducted a literature review, formulated a mixed‑methods design, secured IRB approval, recruited 300 participants through stratified sampling, administered surveys, and conducted 30 in‑depth interviews. I also created a coding scheme for thematic analysis and used regression models to test hypotheses.

The study identified a 12% decline in perceived community belonging among remote workers, published in a peer‑reviewed journal, and informed a city council pilot program to foster virtual community events.

In my role as a data analyst for a public health agency, I was asked to evaluate socioeconomic determinants of vaccine hesitancy using the state’s health survey data (N≈15,000).

Extract, clean, and model the dataset to identify key predictors and present actionable recommendations to policymakers.

I wrote Python scripts to merge multiple data sources, performed missing‑value imputation, and used logistic regression with interaction terms. I validated the model with cross‑validation, visualized results in Tableau, and drafted a policy brief summarizing the top three predictors.

The analysis revealed that lower education level and distrust in government were the strongest predictors, leading to a targeted outreach campaign that increased vaccination rates by 8% in the most affected counties within six months.

During a field study on undocumented migrants, a participant disclosed illegal activity that could jeopardize their safety if reported.

Ensure participant confidentiality while adhering to legal obligations and research ethics.

I consulted the IRB guidelines, anonymized all identifying data, obtained a Certificate of Confidentiality, and informed the participant about the limits of confidentiality. I also adjusted the interview protocol to avoid probing sensitive illegal activities directly.

The participant felt safe, continued the study, providing rich data that contributed to a published paper on migration experiences, and no legal repercussions occurred.

My graduate thesis examined housing segregation patterns in a metropolitan area and was shared with the city planning department.

Translate academic findings into actionable policy recommendations that could reduce segregation.

I created an executive summary with GIS maps, held a workshop with planners, and proposed inclusionary zoning incentives. I also collaborated with a local nonprofit to pilot a mixed‑income housing project.

The city adopted revised zoning guidelines, and the pilot project secured $2 million in funding, leading to a measurable 5% increase in affordable housing units within two years.

I was invited to present my research on youth social media use at a local high school assembly.

Make the findings accessible and relevant to students and teachers without jargon.

I created a 10‑minute slide deck with infographics, used relatable anecdotes, and facilitated a Q&A session. I also provided a one‑page handout with key takeaways and resources for safe online behavior.

Students reported increased awareness of digital well‑being, and the school incorporated a brief module on media literacy into its health curriculum.

I joined a multidisciplinary grant project with economists, public health experts, and urban planners to study the social determinants of obesity in low‑income neighborhoods.

Integrate sociological perspectives into the overall research framework and ensure data compatibility across disciplines.

I organized weekly cross‑disciplinary meetings, contributed a social capital survey, aligned variable definitions with economists, and co‑authored the methods section. I also facilitated community focus groups to contextualize quantitative findings.

The project secured a $1.2 million grant, produced a joint publication in a high‑impact journal, and informed a city‑wide nutrition intervention adopted by the health department.